rejsów

Rejs is a voyage conducted by water, typically between ports. In Polish usage, rejs denotes a single journey of a vessel—ship, boat, or ferry—whether for passengers, cargo, or tourism. The plural form rejsy refers to multiple voyages, while rejsów is the genitive plural used in phrases such as rozkład rejsów or harmonogram rejsów, meaning schedules or plans of voyages.

Types of rejs include rejs morski, a voyage across the sea; rejs rzeczny, a voyage along a river; and passenger-oriented forms such as rejs pasażerski or rejs wycieczkowy. There are also merchant or cargo voyages, termed rejs handlowy. Voyages can range from short inland-waterway trips lasting a few hours to extended ocean crossings spanning days or weeks. Seasonal rejsy, including ferry routes and cruise itineraries, are common in both transport and tourism.

Context and regulation: Rejsy constitute a core element of maritime and river transport. They are governed by national and international safety and navigation rules, with organization and scheduling handled by shipping lines, ferry operators, port authorities, and tourism companies. Ticketing and timetables are widely published and subject to weather, tides, and seasonal demand. In Poland, inland-waterway rejsy on rivers such as Wisła (Vistula) and Odra (Oder) complement coastal routes along the Baltic Sea, contributing to regional mobility and tourism.

Etymology: The term rejs is believed to derive from the German Reise meaning journey. The form rejsów is the genitive plural used in contexts like harmonogram rejsów.